Yogi Adityanath orders uninterrupted power, water supply, healthcare services amid heatwave alert in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Anticipating severe heatwave conditions in several districts next week, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday put the administration, hospitals and relief agencies on high alert.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several districts in the state may witness severe heatwave conditions on May 19, 20 and 21, with temperatures likely to rise by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.

In view of the forecast, the state government has directed all districts to complete relief and preparedness measures in advance.

The chief minister instructed all district magistrates, the Health department, the Power department and relief agencies to stay in alert mode, according to an official statement issued here.

Officials have been directed to maintain special surveillance in sensitive districts and ensure adequate arrangements in government hospitals for the treatment of heatstroke patients.

Hospitals have been asked to ensure availability of medicines, beds and doctors, while ambulance services have also been directed to remain fully operational.

The officials have also been instructed to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply at public places and maintain uninterrupted power supply, the statement said.

Adityanath appealed to people to avoid stepping out unnecessarily during extreme heat and heatwave conditions.

The chief minister also advised children, the elderly and those suffering from illnesses to take extra precautions.